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Chalkley reviews laws that took effect Sunday (Editor’s note: The following was submitted by R.E. “Trip” Chalkley III, Commonwealth’s Attorney for Hanover County. He submits an overview of new laws taking effect on July 1 every year.) July 1, 2018, will, as always, have new laws or amendments to existing criminal statutes take effect. The following is only a summary of the legislative changes which I feel will be of interest to my fellow citizens. Please be cognizant that this is only a summary of new legislation and does not detail all changes. Should the reader have any questions, please call me at 365-6186. As always, my thanks to Senators (Ryan) McDougle and (Siobhan) Dunnavant and Delegates (Chris) Peace and (Buddy) Fowler for being receptive to my concerns and their efforts in the legislative process. Any private swim club may permit its members to bring lawfully acquired alcoholic beverages onto the premises and to consume them on the premises. Abandoning an animal will now be punishable as a Class 1 misdemeanor (up to 12 months in jail and/or a fine of up to $2,500 either or both). This amendment increases the penalty from a Class 3 misdemeanor ($500 fine). Also, the definition of “abandon” is changed from 5 days to 4 days of failing to provide basic care. An agency seeking asset forfeiture of money or property, must now inform D.C.J.S. (Department of Criminal Justice Services) what offense the requested forfeiture is based upon, whether the owner of the property has been charged and the status of any charge. In essence, asset forfeiture is the procedure whereby an agency seizes property gained by enumerated illegal means. No forfeiture can occur without a legal proceeding. The authority for multi-jurisdiction grand
juries to investigate fraud crimes has been expanded. The threshold amount for felony CHALKLEY charges in certain larceny cases has been increased from $200 to $500. The $200 threshold had been the standard since 1980. Among the statutes affected are grand larceny, petit larceny, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, certain arson offenses, and credit card fraud. Numerous offenses which punish larceny and fraud offenses are impacted by these amendments. The penalty for female genital mutilation was increased to a Class 2 felony (20 years to life and a fine up to $100,000) from a Class 1 misdemeanor. This change is consistent with the existing penalty for aggravated malicious wounding. Local governments may expand criminal blight ordinances to include the regular presence of persons using the property for illegal drug use and sale, commercial sex trafficking or prostitution, or repeated acts of the malicious discharge of firearms within the building. A new code section prohibits drones on or within 50 feet of another’s dwelling if it is done with the intent to coerce, intimidate or harass; or the drone operator has received actual notice to desist. This does not apply if see LAWS pg. 2
Ashland is the place to be on the Fourth
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The lawn chair brigade performed one of its signature formations in the photo at left during the 2017 Fourth of July Celebration in Ashland. On the right at the top winning entries in the Apple Pie Contest are displayed for visitors at the Hanover Arts and Activities Center at 500 S. Center St. in Ashland to admire. At right, as the Hanover Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol presents the colors, Ashland residents and visitors stand and say the Pledge of Allegiance. This year’s event will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in and around the Hanover Arts and Activities Center. The day includes an old-fashioned parade, a patriotic concert, food games, Patriotic Pet Contest, and Apple Pie Contest winners. For more information, go to https:// www.virginia.org/Listings/Events/FourthofJulyCelebrationinAshland.
The year was 2009 . . .
As the Hanover Tomato Festival prepares to celebrate its 40th year, this photo from 2009 is a reminder of the record crowd -- 42,000 -- that turned out at Pole Green Park in Mechanicsville. For more on the Tomato Festival, turn to page 5.
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ture images of a person unless that person is unrecognizable. The respondent of a protective order cannot use a drone to follow, contact or capture images of the petitioner or persons named in the protective order. A violation of either is a Class 1 misdemeanor. Effective on March 9, 2018, a practitioner of medicine or osteopathy licensed by the Board of Medicine may issue a written certificate for the use of cannabidiol oil (CBD) or THC-A oil for treatment or to alleviate the symptoms of any diagnosed condition or disease determined by the practitioner to benefit from such use. This provides an affirmative defense to the possession of marijuana for one who has a certification or that individual’s parent or legal guardian. One hunting from an enclosed ground blind during any firearms deer season, except during the special season for hunting with a muzzle-loading rifle only, is now allowed to display attached to or immediately above the blind at least 100 square inches of solid blaze orange or pink material visible from 360 degrees in lieu of wearing specialized hunting apparel. The material or apparel must be solid in color or fluorescent in hue.
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students’ continued success. We are a direct reflection of the community we serve, and Hanover County Public Schools is thriving because of the high levels of parent and community engagement and support that we have enjoyed for so GILL many years,” Gill said. Sharon Abernathy, past
SHLAND – The Virginia PTA has named Dr. Michael Gill, superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools, as the 2018 Superintendent of the Year. Presented annually as part of its Power Partners program, the Virginia PTA selects a superintendent who demonstrates a genuine commitment to helping every child maximize his or her potential by engaging
A licensed hunter may use tracking dogs to find a wounded or dead bear, deer or turkey. That hunter may have a weapon in his possession and use it to humanely kill the tracked animal, including after legal shooting hours, but cannot use that weapon to hunt, wound or kill any other animal, except in self-defense. Arrow guns are authorized for hunting and certain disabled hunters may obtain an archery license for hunting with an arrow gun. The requirement that a juvenile be housed separately from adults in an adult correctional facility has been removed upon a finding by the court that the juvenile presents a threat to a secure juvenile facility. The State Board of Corrections must approve an adult detention facility for the detention of such juveniles. The venue (location where a case is tried) for child abuse and neglect cases may now lie in the city or county where the alleged abuse or neglect occurred, the city or county where the child resides or where the child is present when the proceedings are commenced. A person who, while a minor 14 years of age or older, was ordered to involuntary inpatient or outpatient treatment or was subject to a
president of the Hanover County Council of PTAs and current Virginia PTA secretary, nominated Dr. Gill for this award. Abernathy said, “We value Dr. Gill’s strong leadership and genuine willingness to partner with the PTA. His unwavering commitment to education in Hanover County is evident in all that he does and greatly assists the PTA in achieving see GILL, pg. 3
temporary detention order and agreed to a voluntary admission is subject to the same restrictions on possessing, purchasing, or transporting a firearm as an adult who was likewise ordered. The individual my utilize the same procedure as such an adult to petition to restore the firearms rights. This statute became effective April 18, 2018. The Virginia Critically Missing Adult Alert Program (Ashanti Alert) was established. This provides for local, regional or statewide notification for a critically missing adult, which is defined as whereabouts unknown, believed to have been abducted and the disappearance poses a credible threat to his or her safety. This is similar to an Amber Alert. Again, this article does not address every new law or all amendments to existing statutes. This is only a summary of those new statutes or changes to existing statutes which may be of interest. This article does not discuss in detail each provision of a statute. Should any reader have a question about any law, whether mentioned or unmentioned, please contact me. Thank you again for the privilege of serving as Hanover’s Commonwealth’s Attorney. -- R.E. “Trip” Chalkley III
SHERIFF’S REPORTS the 9100 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.
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Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 9300 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville. Prisoner made, procured and possessed unlawful chemical compound at 7200 Courtland Farm Road, Hanover. Grand larceny, $200 or more not from a person, was reported in the 9400 block of Atlee Station Road, Mechanicsville. Petit larceny, $200 not from a person, was reported in
Grand larceny, auto theft, was reported in the 10300 block of Kings Acres Road, Ashland.
reported in the 6200 block of Creighton Road/Henrico County, Mechanicsville.
Grand larceny, $200 or more not from a person, was reported in the 16000 block of Theme Park Way, Doswell.
Trespassing after being forbidden to do so was reported in the 13400 block of Liberty School Road, Ashland.
Failure to appear on felony charge was reported in the 7500 block of County Complex Road, Hanover.
Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 10300 block of Washington Highway, Ashland.
Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 7300 block of River Road, Mechanicsville.
Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was
Fourth of July closings listed HANOVER -- All Hanover County government offices will be closed today (Wednesday, July 4) in observance of the Independence Day holiday. Hanover’s solid waste convenience centers
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our mission of helping all students reach their fullest potential.” Gill has served as the superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools since 2015. During his tenure, he has fostered a collaborative relationship with the Hanover County Council of PTAs to further advance student achievement by encouraging greater family and community involvement. The Virginia PTA will present the award to Dr. Gill during its Central Regional Summer Leadership Training in July. Information submitted by Chris R. Whitley, Hanover County Public Schools public information officer.
and the U.S. 301 Transfer Station also will be closed on July 4, along with all branches of the Pamunkey Regional Library. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.
Shipwrecked registration open at New Song Church MECHANICSVILLE -Ahoy! This summer, New Song Church at 7450 Colt’s Neck Rd. in Mechanicsville will be Shipwrecked ... and rescued by Jesus. The community is invited to come learn that God is always with us, even through the toughest storms and roughest waters. Shipwrecked will be presented July 22-26, with Sunday
service being held from 3 to 5 p.m. and ending with a Potluck dinner and kids festival. Monday through Thursday services run from 5:30 to 8 p.m. with dinner provided each night. For more information or to register, visit https://www.newsongumc.org/2018-vbs.html or contact the office at 804-05596064.
Garden Club to meet July 2 Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com The Town and Country Garden Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 2, at a member’s home.
A non-federated garden club, members welcome guests and those interested in a club “without a lot of heavy lifting!” For more information, call Tish at 804-227-2036.
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OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals CAROLYN ELIZABETH TOLER BEARD Carolyn Elizabeth Toler Beard, 78, beloved mother, sister, aunt and friend, departed this life on June 20, 2018. She is survived by loving sons, Chris Beard and daughter-in-law, Jennifer, and Dr. Scott Beard and partner, Alan Gibson;
grandsons, Nathan Searfoss, and Cole and Brady Beard; brother, John Toler; nieces, Melissa Toler Short, Jessica Huerta and Jillian Dabovich; and a host of other special relatives whose lives she touched. She was predeceased by her brothers, Frank and Robert "Sonny" Toler. She also leaves behind many friends and colleagues from her nearly 50
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years as a healthcare professional. Carolyn was born on June 4, 1940, and grew up in Rockville. As a child, she was challenged by rheumatic fever, requiring her to learn to walk again at the age of 11 at Crippled Children's Hospital of Richmond, a feat that she would conquer again in later life. Her one-year stay at Children's Hospital was filled with many books and visits by teachers, experiences that nurtured her lifelong love of reading and learning. It also inspired her future career as a nurse. She was valedictorian of her class at Rockville High School (1957), with additional studies at VCU. She later earned her nursing degree from St. Luke's School of Nursing. Carolyn was the head nurse of the med-surg floor at St. Luke's for many years before leaving in 1981 to work for Health Life of Virginia. There, she was the Chief Nursing Officer for several senior-care facilities. She ended her career by teaching others, helping to develop a certification course for LPNs. Carolyn was active in the PTA, both at the local and state level, and was honored with a lifetime membership. She also was a member of Springfield Christian Church, where she taught Sunday School and served as an elder. A Celebration of Life will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 14, 2018, at Springfield Christian Church at 18285 Vontay Road in Rockville. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Children's Hospital Foundation, 2924 Brook Rd., Richmond, VA 23220.
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June 13, 2018 at Charles George V A Medical Center in Asheville, North BREMNER Carolina. Born in Ashland, he was a son of the late Walter and Evelyn Chichester Bremner. He also was preceded in death by his first wife, Debbie Lynne Theis, who died in 2008, and was the mother of Carrie Bremner and Tonya Soukup, and by his brothers, Walter “Spizzy” Bremner Jr. and Donald Bremner. He had lived in Montana, Kansas, Illinois, Virginia and New Hampshire before moving to Henderson County in 1990. Douglas graduated from Danville Community College, where he received his automotive repair training. He served in the U.S. Air Force for four years as a mechanic. He was stationed at Kalispell Air Force Station, Montana, where he met his first wife. He pursued his career as a mechanic in each state where he had lived. Douglas attended the Bible Institute of Chicago. He devoted his life to his God, his family, his church family and to helping other people. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Gail Bremner of Flat Rock; daughters, Carrie Lynne Bremner of Taylors, South Carolina; Tonya Yvette Bremner Soukup (Stevie) of Flat Rock; and Becca Fowler (Brandon) of Lincoln, Nebraska; sons, Jon Maki of Flat Rock and Ryan Maki of Hendersonville; siblings, Robert Bremner, Sandra Abernathy, Jean Southall, Esther Gilman, Ernest, David, Kenneth and Daniel Bremner, and Margaret Cobb; grandfather to Matthew,
Chandler, Jordan, Morgan, Cayla, Christina, Raven, Jada, Kenneth and Samantha; and great-grandfather to Rilynn. A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 16, 2018, at Arden Seventh-day Adventist Church. A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 30, 2018, at Slash Christian Church in Ashland. To assist with final expenses please visit www.tmcfunding.com.
CHARLES AUSTIN JOY JR. Charles Austin Joy Jr., age 47, of Beaverdam, departed this world on Friday, June 15, 2018. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Cecil and Billie Allen and Nathan and Jessie Joy. Austin was a cherished member of Fork Church. He attended St. Christopher's and was a graduate of Norfolk Academy and the College of William and Mary. He was an avid reader and a gifted painter. He was an accomplished cook, who learned his culinary skills at the Smokey Pig. Maine was his special place, representing family and being connected to the people he loved. Austin is survived by his wife, Mary Alison Joy; and his children, Charles Austin Joy III, Ryland Ellis Joy and Mary Bohannon Joy; father, Charles Austin Joy; mother, Marilyn Faye Joy; father-in-law, John Bernard Gaidies; mother-inlaw, Frances Jacob Gaidies; countless beloved relatives and a core group of friends to whom he was deeply devoted. For those wishing to make a gift in Austin's memory, contributions to Austin's children's college funds can be mailed to CollegeAmerica, c/o John Bernard Gaidies, 6208 Powhatan Ave., Norfolk, VA 23508.
CAROLYN CAMPBELL ROBINSON Carolyn Campbell Robinson, 97, of Ashland, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 20, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, William C. Robinson; and her parents, Harry and Grace Campbell. She is survived by her son, Thomas Robinson (Betty); daughters, Karen Lambert and Ann Robinson; grandsons, Christopher Lambert (Kim), Ken Lambert (Lauren), Scott Robinson and Andrew Robinson (fiancee, Melissa Coffey); great-granddaughter, Ellie Lambert; and her beloved cousin, Jean Miller. Her family thanks all of the wonderful caregivers and staff at Companion Extraordinaire. There will be no public service. Memorial contributions may be made to Virginia Voice, P.O. Box 15546, Richmond, VA 23227 and to Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church, 201 Henry St., Ashland, VA 23005.
JOAN H. SAGER Joan H. Sager departed this life early Monday morning, June 25, 2018, in Henrico County. Born near Jerome, in 1932, Joan was preceded in death by her husband, Roger “Bob” L. Sager; parents, Braxton and Helen Hamilton; brothers, Jack and Thomas “Tom” Hamilton. She is survived by her brother, Edmond “Ed” Hamilton. Joan has a daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer S. and Fred W. Gentry of Glen Allen; and son and daughter-in-law, Roger Todd and Lisa R. Sager of Ashland. She celebrated four grandchildren, Nathaniel and Leah Sager, Molly Laine and Ali Gentry; as well as numersee OBITUARIES pg. 5
Food vendors offer tasty treats with the star of Tomato Festival MECHANICSVILLE – Tasty tomatoes. Those two words pretty much sum up what you can expect at the 2018 Hanover Tomato Festival on July 14. In 1978, the Black Creek Volunteer Department launched what has become the most successful and well attended event in Mechanicsville. Funds raised support the purchase of equipment and training for members. As the BCVFD, The Mechanicsville Local and Hanover County Parks and Recreation prepare to present the 40th Annual Hanover Tomato Festival, the tradition of the Hanover Tomato being in the center tent continues. It’s a certainty that there are countless delicious dishes to serve up with the famous tomato. Let’s talk cuisine. With the Hanover Tomato,
you can make fried green tomatoes, Hanover Tomato pie, a tomato po’ boy, tomato tacos, tomato burger, fried tomato chips, tomato wraps, and salsa. These are just a few ideas of what can be done with Hanover’s fabulous fruit. The following vendors will be offering tantalizing tomato treats, including: Carytown Burger & Fries – Fried Green Tomato BLT, and Burger with Hanover Tomato Salsa. Cool Concessions – Fried Green Tomatoes, BLT, Tomato Salad, and BLT Wraps. Expresso A Go Go Catering – Tomato/ Cheese and Tomato/Basil Hand Pies. LB Concessions – Tomato Burger and Caprese Salad. Nader’s Food Service – BLT and Fried
Green Tomatoes. Rosemary’s – BLT, Tomato Sandwich, Fried Green Tomatoes, Tomato Pie, and Chicken Salad Stuffed Tomato. Simply Street Food – Fried Green Tomato Plate and Fried Green Tomato Po’ Boy. Strawberry Street CafÊ – Fried Green Tomatoes and Hanover Tomato Grilled Cheese. Get a preview Friday, July 13, at the TomatoPalooza, which runs from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Pole Green Park at 8996 Pole Green Park Lane in Mechanicsville. Tomato tastings will be offered. The 40th Tomato Festival is scheduled to be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 14, at the park. Attendance for the event has attracted as many as 42,000 people.
The Hanover County Sheriff’s Office and volunteers work with the Tomato Festival Committee to keep traffic moving as smooth as possible in and out of the park. For more information about the Tomato Festival, go to https://www.hanovertomatofestival.com/.
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Stephens City, VA 22655 or Virginia Foundation for Community College Education (VFCCE), 300 Arboretum Place, Suite 200, Richmond, VA 23236.
Directors. He is survived by his loving wife, Anna Wallner Stiles; and his adoring children, Cameron Stiles and her husband, Alex Carter, Lisa Stiles Licata and her children, McKenzie and Whit, and G.E. Robertson “Rob� Stiles II and his wife, Sharon and children, George E.R. III and Ethan. He also leaves behind many loving nephews, nieces, godchildren, bonus children and friends. He loved family and was so proud of his. He also loved Randolph-Macon College,
his A.H. Robins family, 54th & Ocean Front, the Washington Redskins, the Patrick Henry Y, music, good grammar and beer. A celebration of his life was held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 30, 2018, at St. James the Less Episcopal Church in Ashland, and continued at Birdsong Hall at Randolph-Macon College. In lieu of flowers, Ned would be touched by a gift in his memory to the Randolph-Macon College Yellow Jacket Club, P.O. Box 5005, Ashland, VA 23005.
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ous nieces and nephews. Joan attended nurses training at Winchester Memorial Hospital. It was during her training she built relationships that she deeply cherished until her passing. Joan utilized her nursing degree working as a Registered Nurse at the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond, supporting her family while Roger completed pharmacy school. After Roger completed school, the family settled back in the Shenandoah Valley, and, soon thereafter, joined Trinity Lutheran Church in Stephens City. Joan held dear the many friendships and relationships of the Lutheran Church Women. In 2013, Joan and Roger moved back to the Richmond area to be closer to their children and grandchildren. Joan was considered to be a Christian woman who was gracious, fun-loving, loyal and simplistically dynamic. “Gma� will be truly missed. Funeral services were held at noon on Saturday, June 30, 2018, at Trinity Lutheran Church at 810 Fairfax Street in Stephens City. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 1087,
GEORGE STILES George Edward Robertson Stiles, the “the man, the myth, the legend,� left this life peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, June 7, 2018. He joins his many family members and friends who passed before him who welcomed him with open arms and a cold beer. Ned was born April 4, 1932, in his beloved Ashland, where he grew up, went to college, raised a family, and shared a few life lessons with famSTILES ily and friends. He attended Randolph-Macon College and the UVA Darden School of Business and served in the U.S. Army. He worked most of his career at A.H. Robins, where he served as Senior Vice President and CFO. He coached football, volunteered, and served on many Boards of
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CALENDAR | News, & Listings Saturday, Sept. 29 The Lee-Davis High School Class of 1973 will hold its 45th reunion at Creamfield Farm in Mechanicsville. The event will be catered by Smokey Bottom BBQ. Organizers are in need of address/phone updates for classmates and in search of “1970s era” faculty members that would like to take part in the reunion. Invitations will be mailed soon. Those interested are asked to contact Dale Carter Anderson at 804-643-3509 or email danderson@cfpm.comcastbiz.net or
Mary Pusey Cox at 804- 781-0508 or email ccoxjr10@aol.com.
Saturday, Oct. 20 The 1978 Class of Lee-Davis High School will hold its 40th reunion at The Via Club at Pebble Creek in Mechanicsville. As arrangements continue to progress, invitations will be arriving soon. For details, go to Facebook (Lee-Davis Class of 1978), or contact Judi Craft Culver at judi.culver@gmail.com or 804-387-6153.
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OPINION | The Local Views From the managing editor
Memories of the 4th and its true meaning We are Americans and I still believe in all being welcomed here. Yes, I still adhere to the notion of coming here through legal channels. That being said, let’s strive for the positive of why we are special. Our forefathers sacrificed so much to create the United States of America. We are blessed. Today we must focus on being Americans and loyal to our country. The Fourth also stirs memories of a group of teenagers seated on the lawn of a friend’s home that overlooked the island where city firefighters lit up the night sky with fireworks. That tradition included a stereo blaring Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side of the Moon.” Funny how that memory comes to the forefront as every Fourth approaches.
By Melody Kinser Managing Editor As we celebrate our nation’s independence, memories come flooding in of spending time with family and friends at cookouts and watching fireworks. Most importantly, we always talked about why we observe the Fourth of July in such glorious ways. Our house always had a big American flag mounted at the front. I can still see the red, white and blue waving in patriotic fashion. Sadly, our country today isn’t the one in which I was raised. The division and ugliness that are running rampant will not diminish what today represents though.
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With age and change in community stature due to employment, the opportunity presented itself to sit ringside to the fireworks display. That small coal mining town went all out to pay tribute to our great land. Hanover County spreads its patriotic fervor every Memorial Day and Veterans’ Day as those who gave all and those who served are remembered. Look around this county when you travel -- the flag flies proudly. Enjoy your hot dogs, hamburgers, etc., but don’t forget that this day stands above many others in that we are here because of leaders like our own Patrick Henry. God bless the U.S.A.
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Tuesday, mid-January through midDecember, at the Hanover Arts and Activities Center at 500 S. Railroad Ave. in Ashland, just south of U.S. 54. Membership is open to anyone who can read music and play a non-string instrument. High school students are welcome with parents’ permission. For more information, visit www.hanoverconcertband.org or call 804-789-0536. General cancer support group meets from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the Cancer Resource Center in Medical Office Building 1 on the hallway leading to VCU Massey Radiation Oncology. The group is co-facilitated by an oncology social work navigator, registered nurse navigator and survivorship nurse practitioner.
Wednesdays At 3 p.m., the Gathering Place, formerly Ashland Coffee and Tea, hosts the “AHA Moment,” which is sponsored by At Home in Ashland (AHA). At Home in Ashland is a tax-exempt nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting seniors wishing to remain in their homes as they age. The informal get-togethers are open to any interested Ashland area senior and provide an opportunity to make personal connections and discuss topics of mutual interest. No registration is needed. For seniors who are still employed, AHA also has arranged for evening gatherings at 6 p.m. every fourth Tuesday at Trackside Grill. This event does require advance registration before noon on the fourth Monday.The contact person is Carol Dedischew: 804-2993171 or cdedischew@aol.com.
Thursdays The Rotary Club of Ashland meets at noon for lunch at the Henry Clay Inn at 114 N. Railroad Ave. in Ashland. For more information, contact Jennifer Fox at 804314-2834 or jfox@barnesfamilylaw. com.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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11 2018
GRAL swimming: Rockville at Milestone 6:00 p.m.
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Legion baseball: Post 361 vs. Post 175 at Atlee H.S. 7:00 p.m.
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Atlee, Rockville teams claim district titles By Rob Witham for Ashland-Hanover Local MECHANICSVILLE – Insurance is usually a good thing to have when it comes to the important things in life. It can also to extend to areas where a policy isn’t available. Just ask the Atlee Little League All-Stars Majors softball team. On a night where a big fourrun third inning provided a comfortable mid-game advantage, the young ladies soon realized their work wasn’t done. In the end, two insurance runs in the sixth inning were needed to quell the continued threat of rival Tuckahoe and take the 2018 District Five Championship with an 8-6 triumph at home last Tuesday night. “We were extremely happy with the way they played,” said Atlee coach Steve Duling when asked about the need to remind the team to keep up the offensive pressure. “They had to be reminded, but I also think knowing that was within them.” Opportunities came and went for both teams early, until the third, when Atlee took a 1-0 lead. Then, with two aboard, Mollie McArdle, and Ireland native who moved to Virginia a few years ago, launched a fly ball down the right field line, finding its way into the corner 207 feet from home. McArdle never hesitated, rounding third base to finish a three-run inside the
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The Atlee Majors softball team (left) celebrates their District 5 championship on July 3 with the Atlee 8-10 softball team (right), who won their tournament the week before and are now playing in the 8U state tournament in Bristol, Virginia.
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The Rockville Babe Ruth 12U All Stars (left) swept its district tournament opponents and advances to the 12U state tournament in Fishersville, which begins Thursday. The Rockville Babe Ruth 8U All Stars (right) finished as runners-up to Glen Allen in their district tournament, but clinched a berth in their state tournament, which begins Thursday in Manassas.
park home run and give Atlee the 4-0 lead. But Atlee’s offensive success seemed to fuel Tuckahoe,
which responded with two runs in its half of the inning. Being the team facing elimination, Tuckahoe earned home field
advantage in the first of what of the night. Atlee added single runs in could have been two championship-round games. They would use it to pressure Atlee the rest see TITLES, pg. 8
• ASHLAND – The Randolph-Macon women’s volleyball program will hold a beginner to intermediate camp for middle and high school girls from Wednesday, July 11, to Friday, July 13, at Crenshaw Gymnasium. Overnight sessions are available. The camp is designed for high school students to improve the fundamental skills of volleyball: serving, passing, setting, attacking, blocking, and defense. Campers will be assessed on the opening day and placed into groups of similar ability. Several competitions will be held during the afternoon sessions. Check-in is from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on July 11, followed by an afternoon session from 2:30 to 5 p.m. and another session from see CAMP, pg. 9
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Post 175 rides grand slam, no-no to victory By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor COLONIAL HEIGHTS – Two games, two grand slams. Mechanicsville Post 175 has been on quite a roll this season, with an offense that has steamrolled its opponents: Just past the midpoint of the American Legion baseball season, the team stands undefeated, with its smallest margin of victory at nine runs. Post 175’s potent offense was on display in that game – a 9-0 shutout against Colonial Heights Post 284B Saturday night at Shepherd Stadium, as Post 175 generated eight hits, including one by Zach Beach. Beach’s hit was, however, a grand slam. Beach’s second grand slam in as many games. Beach credited his teammates for helping him in the RBI department. “I’m just getting lucky. My teammates are putting me in a good spot,” said Beach, who hit a grand slam in the team’s previous outing at Powhatan High School on Thursday. “They’re getting on base, wreaking havoc on the base paths just so I can have the opportunity to hit the ball far. I’m just trying
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the fourth and fifth innings, extending their lead back to four, only to watch as Tuckahoe rebounded with three huge runs in the bottom of the fifth. Pitcher Allie Hazlegrove’s sharp line drive to third was knocked down, but not fielded to score one run. Kellyn Stack followed two batters later with an RBI groundout to plate A.G. Howe, and Hazlegrove later came home on a wild pitch. With an
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Mechanicsville Post 175’s Austin Odell gets past Colonial Heights Post 284B catcher Collin Short’s tag attempt in Post 175’s 9-0 win over Post 284B at Shepherd Stadium Saturday. Post 175’s Zach Beach hit a grand slam and Justin Woodall threw a no-hitter.
to barrel it up and make something happen.” In an earlier outing against Post 284B, Beach went 0-for-4. “I had four strikeouts in that game,” Beach said. “So I guess it really drove me to not let that happen again. I’ve been work-
ing really hard to see the ball hit the bat, try to find the barrel. … I’m focusing in the on-deck circles, trying get my timing down so I’m ready for anything they throw at me.” Whatever he’s doing is working. In the eight games the
team has played so far – which includes a 15-3 pounding of Lakeside Post 125 Sunday – Beach is batting .435 so far this season, with 10 hits in 23 atbats for a team-high 21 RBI. His 15 runs scored is second only to Brian Sisson (.586 BA,
16 RBI) and Nick Zona (.385 BA, 10 RBI), who each have scored 17 runs. Top to bottom, the batting order is stacked with players hitting, on average, .300 or better. Sisson tops the list, followed by Zach Lass (.462),
inning left, Atlee’s lead was a precarious 6-5. Liz Crafton, a late inning speedster used as a pinch runner, scored her second run of the game on a single from Blake Jamerson in the top of the sixth. Then McArdle came up big again, beating a throw on a grounder deep in the hole at shortstop, allowing Jamerson to score. It would be Crafton’s run, however, that proved most crucial, as Tuckahoe would score one on a Katelyn Hubley twoout double, but Atlee pitcher
Peyton Chambers induced a groundout to Jamerson at third to set off the championship celebration. It was the second District Five softball title to come home to Atlee, who has hosted most of the district tournaments this season. The previous Friday, the Atlee 8-10 Softball All-Stars experienced a similar title tilt, holding off a late Chesterfield rally for a 3-1 victory and a championship. This group began state tournament play on Friday in Bristol, Virginia, and used
potent offense, and strong pitching, to sweep to three victories in pool play, 3-0 over Coeburn, 20-4 over Western Prince William, and 14-0 over McLean on Sunday. In Little League District Five Baseball, the Ashland Senior All-Stars had to do it the hard way, after losing to long time rival Central Chesterfield in the second round of their tournament, but bounced back with three victories to force a winner take all final with Tuckahoe National, winning that game by a 12-8 margin to clinch the title.
Ashland opened state tournament play falling 13-3 to Lower Loudoun, but was victorious 13-1 over Lebanon on Sunday night to advance in the elimination bracket. The Mechanicsville 9-11 Baseball All-Stars, meanwhile, moved undefeated through their District Five tournament, capturing the title Saturday with a win over Tuckahoe National. Mechanicsville reports to Woodstock, Virginia, for its state tourney beginning July 19. In Babe Ruth Softball, the Rockville 12U All-Stars won
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Beach, Braden Lambert (.429), Camden Grimes (.417), Austin Odell (.389), Zona, Dalton Davis (.333) and Trey Karnes (.308). For the first four innings, Post 175 was held scoreless and hitless by Colonial Heights starter Hunter Vaughan. But Mechanicsville’s bats awakened with two outs in the fifth inning. Grimes walked and stole second. Beach was hit by a pitch, then J.T. Fitzpatrick (.286 BA) drove a 1-0 pitch into left field for a double and two RBI as Grimes scored easily and Beach dove headfirst to beat the throw at home. Beach’s grand slam came in the sixth inning. The offense spotted Post 284B two outs again. Sisson singled, Zona singled, and Grimes hit into a fielder’s choice that yielded no outs: the target was Zona, who beat the throw to second. Beach stepped up and fell behind in the count 1-2 before hammering the ball over the center field fence. The Mechanicsville offense wasted no time getting runners on in the seventh inning, as Lambert opened the inning see POST 175, pg. 9
their district tournament last weekend with three straight victories in Hampton. They advance to Virginia State Tournament action beginning Thursday when they face host Northeast Augusta County in Fishersville at 10 a.m. The Rockville 8U All-Stars finished as district runners-up, also earning a bid to state tourney play. They, too, will begin on Thursday in Manassas, facing host Manassas American beginning at 7 p.m. Rob Witham can be reached at sports@mechlocal.com.
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6 to 8:30 p.m. for overnight campers. Sessions run from 9:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3:30 p.m. on July 12 and 13, with an additional session from 7 to 9 p.m. on July 12 for overnight campers. The cost of the full camp is $305 for day campers and $445 for overnight campers. There is a one-day day camper option for $120. For more information, go to: www.rmcvolleyballcamps.com/ girls-beginner-and-intermediate-camp.cfm • ASHLAND – The Randolph-Macon men’s volleyball program will hold a beginner to intermediate camp for middle and high school boys from Wednesday, July 11, to Friday, July 13, at Crenshaw Gymnasium. Overnight sessions are available. The camp is designed for high school students to improve the fundamental skills of volleyball: serving, passing, setting, attacking, blocking, and defense. Campers will be assessed on the opening day and placed into groups of similar ability. Several competitions will be held during the afternoon sessions. Check-in is from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on July 11, followed by an afternoon session from 2:30 to 5 p.m. and another session from 6 to 8:30 p.m. for overnight campers. Sessions run from 9:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3:30 p.m. on July 12 and
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with a single and Odell followed one out later with a double. Lass followed with a double to score Lambert and Odell (who slid under an attempted
13, with an additional session from 7 to 9 p.m. on July 12 for overnight campers. The cost of the full camp is $305 for day campers and $445 for overnight campers. There is a one-day day camper option for $120. For more information, go to: www.rmcvolleyballcamps.com/ boys-beginner-and-intermediate-camp.cfm
for overnight campers. There is a one-day day camper option for $110. For more information, go to: www.rmcvolleyballcamps.com/ girls-advanced-camp.cfm
• ASHLAND – The Randolph-Macon women’s volleyball program will hold an advanced camp for middle and high school girls from Friday, July 13, to Sunday, July 15, at Crenshaw Gymnasium. Overnight sessions are available. The advanced camp is designed to help students improve consistency and technique of the fundamental skills of volleyball: serving, passing, setting, attacking, blocking and defense. This camp will also emphasize game play and advanced game strategy. Advanced campers are expected to have experience playing high school and club volleyball as much of the camp will be focused on game play, not basic rules and skills. Check-in is from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on July 13, followed by an afternoon session from 2:30 to 5 p.m. and another session from 6 to 8:30 p.m. for overnight campers. Sessions run from 9:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3:30 p.m. on July 14 and 15, with an additional session from 7 to 9 p.m. on July 14 for overnight campers. The cost of the full camp is $315 for day campers and $455
• ASHLAND – The Randolph-Macon men’s volleyball program will hold an advanced/college ID camp for middle and high school boys from Friday, July 13, to Sunday, July 15, at Crenshaw Gymnasium. Overnight sessions are available. The camp is designed to prepare players who are considering playing volleyball in college. Campers will participate in competitive drills and game play modeled after college practices. Staff will discuss the details of the recruiting process and give players recommendations on how to make contact with coaches and schools. A Q and A session will allow campers to ask both RandolphMacon coaches and RandolphMacon players questions about the recruiting process or the college experience. The camp will maintain a low player-tocoach ratio in order to give individualized attention to each camper. Check-in is from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on July 13, followed by an afternoon session from 2:30 to 5 p.m. and another session from 6 to 8:30 p.m. for overnight campers. Sessions run from 9:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3:30 p.m. on July 14 and 15, with an additional session from 7 to 9 p.m. on July 14 for overnight campers. The cost of the full camp is
tag to score) and advanced to third on the throw home. He then scored on a sacrifice fly by Sisson. Post 175 then turned the game over to starting pitcher Justin Woodall, who slammed the door on the Colonial Heights batters. He allowed
just three baserunners – two on errors and one, in the seventh inning, on a base on balls – but got Post 284’s Nate Tuck to pop up to Fitzpatrick at second base and end the game with a nohitter. Woodall finished with 99 pitches, 64 of them strikes, and 11 strikeouts.
$315 for day campers and $455 for overnight campers. There is a one-day day camper option for $110. For more information, go to www.rmcvolleyballcamps.com/ boys-college-id-camp.cfm • ASHLAND – The Randolph-Macon football program will hold a Friday Night Lights Prospect Camp for rising ninth through 12th graders on Thursday, July 12. Check-in at RandolphMacon’s Day Field begins at 4:30 p.m. The camp will run from 6:30 to 9 p.m. The cost is $25.00 per camper. Campers will receive individual one-on-one instruction from Coach Pedro Arruza and the entire RandolphMacon football coaching staff. Prospects will go through offensive and defensive drills, 1-on-1’s, and competitive stations. Campers should bring athletic gear, cleats and sneakers. For more information, contact: Phil Nicolaides at philnicolaides@rmc.edu or (804)7523602 • MECHANICSVILLE – Lee-Davis High School will host a youth football camp for rising first through eighth graders from July 23-25. Camp sessions will run from 9 a.m. to noon each day and will take place on the practice field. Cost is $75 per camper. For more information, contact Ryan Turnage at 804-7232200 or leedavisfootball@gmail. com.
Powers credited the teamwork among his battery – Woodall and catcher Hunter Beck – and pitching coach Jeremy Setelin. “The battery right there, including our pitching coach, they were right on the money, every call they had,” Powers
• ASHLAND – RandolphMacon College will hold its Jacket Diamond Youth Baseball Camp for youth baseball players at Hugh Stephens Field at Estes Park from July 23-27. The goal of the camps is to help campers improve their skills on the diamond. There will be two age groups: Diamond Rats (youths aged 5-6) and Traditional Campers (aged 7-13). Sessions will run Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon for Diamond Rats and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for Traditional Campers. Sessions for all campers will run from 9 a.m. to noon Friday. Fees are $175 for Diamond Rats and $250 for Traditional Campers. For more information, go to: www.jacketdiamondcamps. com/summer-camp.cfm or contact Randolph-Macon head baseball coach Ray Hedrick at (804) 752-7303 or rhedrick@ rmc.edu • ASHLAND – RandolphMacon College’s softball program will hold a Revolution softball camp from Monday, July 23, to Thursday, July 26. The camp, which will be conducted by RandolphMacon head softball coach Kevin Proffitt, is designed to help athletes learn, develop, and enhance their skills in all phases of the sport. There are three options available for campers: day camp, extended day camp and overnight camp. Fees are $325 for the day camp, $395 for the extended day camp, and $495 for the overnight camp. Check-in for overnight
said. “Woody really believed in coach Setelin and coach Setelin really believed in Woody. There were a lot of full counts where [Woodall] threw some breaking balls and they were located for a strike. That’s a credit to him and the confidence that our staff has in him to be our
campers runs from noon to 1 p.m. Monday. Check-in for day and extended day campers is from 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. Monday. Day campers should be dropped off at 9 a.m. each successive day and picked up at 4 p.m. every day. Extended day campers should be dropped off at 9 a.m. each successive day and picked up at 8:30 p.m. each day. All campers will check out at 4 p.m. Thursday at the softball diamond. For more information, go to: https://summersoftballcamp. com/softball-camp/randolphmacon-college-softball-camp/ • ASHLAND – RandolphMacon College’s men’s basketball program will hold a Shooting Camp in Crenshaw Gymnasium from Friday, July 27, to Sunday, July 29. The camp, for boys aged 10 to 18, gives campers the opportunity to focus on improving their shooting skills. Emphasis is placed on technique, footwork, shooting drills, shooting off the dribble, shooting off the pass, shooting games, free throw shooting and post/ perimeter shooting. Overnight and commuter camp options are available. Check in is from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Friday, followed by a session from 3 to 9 p.m. for all campers. Camp sessions are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and 9 to 11 a.m. Sunday. The cost is $250 for overnight campers and $200 for commuter campers. For more information, go to https://rmcbasketball. jumbula.com/Summer2018/ RMCShootingCamp
No. 1. “We’re looking to that guy to be the No. 1. He’s done a pretty good job of making his case.” Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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05 2018
Legion baseball: Post 175 vs. Post 201 at Powhatan H.S. 7:00 p.m.
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Legion baseball: Post 125 vs. Post 175 at Atlee H.S. 3:00 p.m.
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GRAL teams focusing on sharpening skills By Rob Witham For the Hanover Local MECHANICSVILLE – It only takes two calendar weeks for the first half of the Greater Richmond Aquatic League season to pass by. Now, after the final meets of June, and a month to go before the annual Champs event, teams are beginning to sharpen their focus on goals while trying to win bragging rights at meets. In the battle between neighbors Atlee and Ashcreek, the visiting Gators got the upper hand with a 1,035.50 to 930.50 victory last Wednesday in a four-hour battle of wills in the pool. For head coaches Jennifer Vieni of Atlee and Natalie Potter of Ashcreek, the victories are found in many ways, not just on the collective scoreboard. “The most fun part is definitely seeing things click with them,” Vieni said, when asked about her maiden voyage at the helm at Atlee after a decade run as a swimmer with Old Church. “Seeing the motivation. They’re here to have fun, but they’re here to learn. When the light bulb goes off or when they get a Champs cut, seeing them, just like in school, learning translates to swimming.” Helping lead the way for the Gators was Alannah Simmons, who cut over five seconds off her best team in the 9-10 girls 100-yard freestyle, winning in
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Ashland swimmer Oliver Mudd, 11, sees his own reflection while swimming to a second-place finish in the advanced division of the 11-12 boys 50-meter breaststroke in Ashland’s 1088.5-985.5 victory over visiting Chestnut Oaks Wednesday.
Simmons was joined by 1:25.19, later shaving almost four seconds off her 50 freestyle Connor Allison, Meredith time in clocking in at 37.41 for Boggess, Ames Hargreaves, Jake Kilpatrick, Isabelle Lindsey, a victory.
Abby McEntire and Maddie Mackenzie Brittle, Camden Tomaszewski as triple win- Byrd, Taylor Davis, Conner ners for Atlee. Quadruple winners were Colleen Blakeney, see SKILLS, pg. 13
• ASHLAND – The Randolph-Macon men’s soccer program will hold its Elite Soccer College ID Camp for rising ninth graders and older from Sunday, July 8, to Tuesday, July 10. The goal of the camp is to expose participants to multiple college programs, create an environment similar to that of the college preseason, and prepare players for their upcoming club, high school, or college seasons. Special goalkeeper training sessions will also be offered. Campers will enjoy top-notch instruction from highly qualified college, high school, and youth coaches. Check-in for overnight campers will be from 10 a.m. to noon Sunday. Check out is 3:30 p.m. Tuesday. see CAMP, pg. 12
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Post 175 recovers, erupts in 5th inning to win By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor MECHANICSVILLE – Last year, Mechanicsville Post 175 could not solve the South Richmond Post 137 problem, as South Richmond won all of the two teams’ matchups. For the first four and a half innings of the teams’ meeting at Atlee High School Wednesday night, it seemed the trend would continue. But Mechanicville’s potent offense erupted for 11 runs in the bottom of the fifth inning to take a lead it would never relinquish in a 20-10, sixinning win. Post 175’s first three games have all been shortened as Mechanicsville has slaughtered its opponents. It defeated Lakeside Post 125 13-2 in a five-inning game on June 24 and outscored Colonial Heights Post 284B 19-9 in a six-inning contest on June 25. “It’s exciting. We do have the shortened games, but it seems like we’re scoring more runs. We just have a really strong lineup,” Said Post 175 manager Brandon Powers. “Everyone is all-team first, and they’re all just consistently working together.
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Cost is $420 for overnight campers and $325 for extended day campers. For more information, go to http://elitesoccercamps.net/ content/college-id-camp • ASHLAND – RandolphMacon College’s tennis program will hold the second session of its Randolph-Macon College Adidas Summer Tennis Camps for youth aged 8 to 17 from July 8-13. Overnight and day options
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Mechanicsville Post 175’s Zach Lass launches a single to drive in Nick Zona in Post 175’s 20-10 win over Post 137 Wednesday.
Everyone puts in good at-bats. We don’t have a lot of bad atbats. “That’s tough for an opposing pitcher to face that kind of lineup where you’re always having to bear down every at-bat, every batter you face. … It takes
a lot out of you when you have to press for every batter.” Mechanicsville has amassed 36 hits in its first three games, but Post 175’s batters are not free-swingers: They have also been the beneficiaries of 22 walks and 14 errors by oppo-
nents. Their team batting average is .411. The top half of the Mechanicsville batting order was especially productive against Post 137. Leadoff batter Nick Zona went 2-for-3 with three runs and two RBI; No. 2
Brian Sisson continued his torrid hitting so far with a 3-for-4 outing for four runs and three RBI. (He is now 10-for-12 on the season with eight runs and nine RBI.) No. 3 Zach Lass went 2-for-3 with three runs and four RBI; and Zach Beach
are available for campers. Cost for the day camps is $465; for the overnight camps is $765. The camps will be held at the award-winning Banks Tennis Center on the campus of Randolph-Macon College. Check in is from 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday at Conrad Hall for overnight campers and from 1:30 to 2 p.m. at the Banks Tennis Center for day campers. Day Campers should arrive at 8:45 a.m. and be picked up at 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Check out for all campers is Friday at noon at the tennis courts. For more information, go to: https://tenniscamper.com/
tennis-camp/randolph-macon- volleyball program will hold a beginner to intermediate camp college-tennis-camps/ for middle and high school girls • MECHANICSVILLE – from Wednesday, July 11, to Lee-Davis High School will Friday, July 13, at Crenshaw host a girls basketball camp for Gymnasium. Overnight sessions are availrising fifth through 12th gradable. ers from July 10-12. The camp is designed for Camp sessions will run from 6 to 9 p.m. each day and high school students to improve will take place in the main gym. the fundamental skills of volleyball: serving, passing, setCost is $85 per camper. For more information, con- ting, attacking, blocking, and tact the Lee-Davis coaching defense. Campers will be staff at leedavisgirlsvolleyball@ assessed on the opening day and placed into groups of simigmail.com. lar ability. Several competitions • ASHLAND – The will be held during the afterRandolph-Macon women’s noon sessions.
Check-in is from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on July 11, followed by an afternoon session from 2:30 to 5 p.m. and another session from 6 to 8:30 p.m. for overnight campers. Sessions run from 9:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3:30 p.m. on July 12 and 13, with an additional session from 7 to 9 p.m. on July 12 for overnight campers. The cost of the full camp is $305 for day campers and $445 for overnight campers. There is a one-day day camper option for $120. For more information, go to: www.rmcvolleyballcamps.com/ girls-beginner-and-intermedi-
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went 2-for-4 for three runs and four RBI. Pitching is still something of a question mark for Post 175, however. After its eruption in the fifth inning to take a 14-7 lead, the team gave up three runs in the sixth inning. (To be fair, the pitcher who began that inning was recovering from an eye injury. It’s tough to hit a strike zone with one good eye). Still, Post 137 is a good offensive team, with 10 hits of its own. “They squared the ball up. They’re a good offensive team,” Powers said. “We couldn’t beat them last year and we haven’t seen they’re best pitcher yet,” Powers said. But he is getting to know his pitchers, including Travis Shumate and Orien Debres, two rising seniors at King William who played key roles on the mound against Post 137. Shumate gummed up a South Richmond offense that had scored six runs in the first three innings, and Debres put down a Post 137 uprising in the sixth. Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.
ate-camp.cfm • ASHLAND – The Randolph-Macon men’s volleyball program will hold a beginner to intermediate camp for middle and high school boys from Wednesday, July 11, to Friday, July 13, at Crenshaw Gymnasium. Overnight sessions are available. The camp is designed for high school students to improve the fundamental skills of volleyball: serving, passing, setting, attacking, blocking, and see CAMP, pg. 13
985.5. The meet was characterized by Barracuda head coach Kevin Trent as a battle of team strengths. “Our meet was basically a battle of depth between their younger swimmers and our older swimmers,” Trent noted. “We’ve been a top-heavy team for a couple of years now, and it came down to the butterfly events.” Records fell as Christine Datovech broke the GRAL record in the 11-12 girls 50 freestyle for the second time this month, posting a time of 28.37, .13 better than her
opening swim two weeks earlier. Thomas Senfield broke the Ashland team record in the 9-10 boys 100 freestyle, finishing in 1:18.53. Senfield was a quadruple winner for Ashland, along with Grace Gordon and Mark Dinger, who won the 15-18 boys 100 freestyle, just missing the one-minute barrier, winning in a personal best time of 1:00.09. Datovech won three races, along with Kate Balut, Deklan Cauthorne, Paul Datovech, Claire Grant, Hunter Lee, Elizabeth Roberts, Emmeline Roberts, Samantha
Senfield and Ethan Spencer. Ashland’s next meet takes them to Ashcreek on July 11, part of a new schedule that has boosted the already-high energy and excitement for the veteran Barracudas. “We’re enjoying new competition. We hadn’t faced Chestnut Oaks in probably a dozen years, and it was nice to swim against them again,” Trent said. It was also nice to get another victory as swimmers reach the wall, make the turn, some for the first time, and head straight for the season’s homestretch.
for overnight campers. There is For more summer sports camp listings — including additional offerings a one-day day camper option Continued from pg. 12 scheduled for the week of July 9-15 — check out the related post on for $120. the Mechanicsville Local Sports Facebook page at: For more information, go to: http://facebook.com/mechlocalsports/ defense. Campers will be www.rmcvolleyballcamps.com/ assessed on the opening day boys-beginner-and-intermediing and defense. This camp 15, with an additional session and placed into groups of simi- ate-camp.cfm will also emphasize game play from 7 to 9 p.m. on July 14 for lar ability. Several competitions • ASHLAND – The and advanced game strategy. overnight campers. will be held during the afterThe cost of the full camp is Randolph-Macon women’s vol- Advanced campers are expectnoon sessions. Check-in is from 1 p.m. to leyball program will hold an ed to have experience playing $315 for day campers and $455 2:30 p.m. on July 11, followed advanced camp for middle and high school and club volleyball for overnight campers. There is by an afternoon session from high school girls from Friday, as much of the camp will be a one-day day camper option 2:30 to 5 p.m. and another ses- July 13, to Sunday, July 15, at focused on game play, not basic for $110. For more information, go to: rules and skills. sion from 6 to 8:30 p.m. for Crenshaw Gymnasium. Check-in is from 1 p.m. to www.rmcvolleyballcamps.com/ Overnight sessions are availovernight campers. Sessions 2:30 p.m. on July 13, followed girls-advanced-camp.cfm run from 9:30 a.m. to noon and able. The advanced camp is by an afternoon session from 1 to 3:30 p.m. on July 12 and • ASHLAND – The 13, with an additional session designed to help students 2:30 to 5 p.m. and another sesfrom 7 to 9 p.m. on July 12 for improve consistency and tech- sion from 6 to 8:30 p.m. for Randolph-Macon men’s volnique of the fundamental skills overnight campers. Sessions leyball program will hold an overnight campers. The cost of the full camp is of volleyball: serving, pass- run from 9:30 a.m. to noon and advanced/college ID camp $305 for day campers and $445 ing, setting, attacking, block- 1 to 3:30 p.m. on July 14 and for middle and high school
boys from Friday, July 13, to Sunday, July 15, at Crenshaw Gymnasium. Overnight sessions are available. The camp is designed to prepare players who are considering playing volleyball in college. Campers will participate in competitive drills and game play modeled after college practices. Staff will discuss the details of the recruiting process and give players recommendations on how to make contact with coaches and schools. A Q and A session will allow campers to ask both RandolphMacon coaches and RandolphMacon players questions about the recruiting process or the college experience. The camp will maintain a low player-to-
coach ratio in order to give individualized attention to each camper. Check-in is from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on July 13, followed by an afternoon session from 2:30 to 5 p.m. and another session from 6 to 8:30 p.m. for overnight campers. Sessions run from 9:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3:30 p.m. on July 14 and 15, with an additional session from 7 to 9 p.m. on July 14 for overnight campers. The cost of the full camp is $315 for day campers and $455 for overnight campers. There is a one-day day camper option for $110. For more information, go to www.rmcvolleyballcamps.com/ boys-college-id-camp.cfm
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Hart, Avery Jenkins, Andrew Layne, Elijah McEntire, Meghan Powers, Jack Pritchett and Lily Sanderford. The Crocs, meanwhile, got a big boost from Haley Lambert, a triple winner, including a victory in the 13-14 girls 50 freestyle, seemingly gliding across the water under the starlight sky in 30.69 seconds, also taking the 50 butterfly with a time of 31.56. For Potter, who also coaches at Lee-Davis, the GRAL journey
has moments unique to summer swimming, ones she very much enjoys. “It’s a little bit different. You don’t often get those ‘firsts’, which is what you get here,” Potter explained, asked about the difference between her coaching jobs. “Doing their first flip turn, kids being excited about swimming their first 25-meter race. You miss a lot of that with high school.” One of those moments belonged to Julianna Hister, who broke the one-minute barrier while winning the 8-andunder girls 50 freestyle, finish-
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ing in 54.16 while taking over seven seconds off her previous best. Hister was a triple winner, joining Lambert, Samuel Dugger, Cere Duplissey, Reed Fisher, Jake Legg and Lily Rollison. Quadruple winners for the Crocs were Owen Guest, Ellie Johnson, Harrison Lambert, Kenly Norton, Braiden Owen, Josie Rempe and Pierce Rempe. Meanwhile, a few miles west in Ashland, the Barracudas won their second-straight meet, besting new Division 2 rival Chestnut Oaks 1,088.5 to
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